Sonic Generations for PC Reviews

Sonic Generations

Sega

Release Date: November 3, 2011

Also On: 3DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Metascore

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11 Critics

User Score

8.2

Based on

289 Ratings

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Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognisable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic's most recent adventures. Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and Homing Attack and Sonic BoostSet across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognisable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic's most recent adventures. Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic. An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic's universe with favourite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game. … Expand

Developer: Sega

Genre(s): 3D

# of players: 1 Player

Cheats: On GameFAQs

Rating: E

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IGN

Nov 7, 2011

It feels refreshing to be able to say that Sonic is good again. His upward trajectory over the last year continues and he's only gaining momentum. Sonic Generations is largely a game for the most hardcore of Sonic fans, but for the millions who have fond memories of narrowly dodging spikes, grinding on rails, or even that time he was a pinball, Sonic Generations is a game made for you.

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3DJuegos

Nov 11, 2011

Sonic is back again with a successful combination of classic and modern gameplay. One of the best Sonic games in the last few years.

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Gamekult

Nov 7, 2011

Quotation forthcoming.

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GameSpy

Nov 7, 2011

Despite the audiovisual grandeur of the rest of Generations, the shortcomings make it feel like little more than a "popcorn game" -- exhilarating, not very serious, and over before you get a chance to take it all in.

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PC Master (Greece)

Mar 1, 2012

Overall, Sonic Generations is a well-designed, welcome exception to the massive circulation of violent games in the market, a 'game' that represents perfectly the pure meaning of the word. [February 2012]

PC Games (Russia)

Dec 24, 2011

A real festival of a game, charging you with good spirits – but only if your fingers touch the joypad, not a keyboard. [January 2012, p.77]

PC Gamer UK

Jan 29, 2012

If you know what it expects of you, there's a thrill to some of Generations' showier moments. If not, prepare to hit a series of brick walls at high speed. [Feb 2012, p.93]

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protivakid

Feb 25, 2013

Best Sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2 and the PC is the way to play it assuming you have a controller. While the console versions run atBest Sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2 and the PC is the way to play it assuming you have a controller. While the console versions run at 30fps the PC version runs at 60 and you can tell the game is overall smoother during fast action sequences. The levels in the beginning of the game a certainly more fun than the latter ones since they are based off of Sonic games most consider to be of lower quality, but if you loved genesis Dreamcast era sonic pick this game up. you will not be disappointed!… Expand

Buris

Nov 5, 2011

Extremely fun, If you've ever enjoyed a sonic game in the past, you'll enjoy this one.

Negatives: The main story isn't as long as I'd hoped,Extremely fun, If you've ever enjoyed a sonic game in the past, you'll enjoy this one.

Negatives: The main story isn't as long as I'd hoped, no chaos garden.

Positives: Some of the best platforming in the past couple years, doesn't feel like a port, Great art style, Plenty of art and music unlockables for the die-hard sonic fan to diddle in, Customizeable skills, etc.

This game feels like a full game, all the while costing half that of the usual 60$ price point (30$), It uses steam, which I'm fine with as I use it as my platform of choice nowadays. All around, I'm satisfied with this purchase. I hope they make a sequel with a chaos garden and multiplayer, along with plenty of other maps that I can nostalgia heavily upon. (personally, I'm hoping for more Sonic Adventure areas)… Expand

Bodor

Nov 3, 2011

Seriously, best sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2 for me. I've played Sonic games my whole life, and after their new direction with theSeriously, best sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2 for me. I've played Sonic games my whole life, and after their new direction with the secret rings, and shadow the hedgehog's own game, I sadly had to stop wasting money on sonic teams garbage. But I'm happy to say this game rocks! And this version on steam is so much cheaper. Currently you can purchase this game for $30, which is quite a bargain for so much fun. I'd also like to chime in that the modern sonic portions are strangely more fun than I would have thought. The boost mechanic really takes some skill in order to master. If you don't believe me, just youtube modern sonic green hill speed run. Oh, and screw Joystiq!… Expand

VidyaBum

May 6, 2015

It's nothing short of the best Sonic game I've ever played.

The boost mechanic that started in Unleashed got polished in Colours andIt's nothing short of the best Sonic game I've ever played.

The boost mechanic that started in Unleashed got polished in Colours and perfected in Generations.

Nothing, absolutely nothing in this game's gameplay is wrong:
-The control is perfectly responsive and does exactly what you want it to do
-The boost is super fast and dangerous to use, which is exactly what you want in a Sonic game
-The level design is WONDERFUL, I cannot believe how they actually, after 20 years, managed to bring back the quality of level design of the best 2D game in the series, Sonic 2
-The music is great for every stage except maybe Seaside Hill, the remixes are wonderful, but even if that's not enough, you can collect a ton of songs from previous games and play the song you want to play in any stage you want to
-THEY FIXED 06! I can't believe I'm saying this but Crisis City from 06 is an incredibly great level in both 3D and 2D, the Crisis City Classic theme is possibly the best song in the game, and it looks beautiful
-Actually everything looks beautiful. The models, the levels, the textures, things both from 1991's Green Hill Zone to the retake on Planet Wisp look great.

Everything looks great, everything sounds awesome, the gameplay is tons of fun and has challenge for going fast (and since the boost is so powerful, you take risks by going fast, which is exactly what made classic 2D Sonic so great, you want to go fast but don't want to die, they replicated this dilemma here with bravado), the level design has so many branching pathways, shortcuts and little surprises, set pieces and just absolutely everything with the kitchen sink, it's simply too good to count.

The classic levels got fully remade for 3D versions and all modern levels got an excellent 2D version of themselves. Every stage has memorable level design or moments and it's literally an upgrade on EVERY SINGLE LEVEL. City Escape from SA2 was considered really good? Here it's far better in every aspect. Less rides, less watching, more branching, more running, more playing, jumping, more everything...

I can praise this absolute masterpiece for hours and give it an easy 11/10 but I do have two gripes with it.

One is that while the revamped, upgraded and new levels are incredibly good, the fact is that the game still needed its own level. This is a time travel game with a very simple plot, and it's a bit on the short side(although the branching pathways give it an easy 3x replayability over other platformers), so having 9 levels from other Sonic games and one specific "I'm going through time and spaaaaace!" Generations final level would've been nice. I think instead of going straight to the final boss, an Unleashed-like final level would've rocked, you could alternatively control classic and modern Sonic to reach the final boss, and it would've made the final boss a lot more memorable and meaningful.

Other thing is the story. Sonic games always tried to have very complex stories with epic elements in the 3D games, until 06 completely destroyed that by glaringly showing Sonic Team's gross incompetence at writing a story. I don't mind that they stopped storymaking that much, but it hurts this game a bit that its music, levels, gameplay, visuals and general value are 11/10, while the story is a glaring 4/10 "I'm just here in case you want me" type of story.

So it's an easy 9, bording on 10.
THE game to play to make people who say "derp, sonic can't work in 3D" shut their mouths forever.… Expand

JoaoRodarte

Dec 11, 2011

This game is GREAT! SEGA figured out a way to please all Sonic fans, independent of their age! Switching between 2D and 3D was a greatThis game is GREAT! SEGA figured out a way to please all Sonic fans, independent of their age! Switching between 2D and 3D was a great solution to get a nostalgic and, at the same time, a modern game-play. Be careful with what you read from retard people, because the game is NOT short at all. The story is shot, but when you finish it you have a lot of challenges to beat, and a new difficult level for all Battles and Bosses. I just can't give a higher grade because the game couldn't recognise my video card (NVIDIA) without making several changes in my video settings, and because there were just few classic stages.

Great game! Worths the try!… Expand

Veeediot

Apr 8, 2012

This game is the best possible thing they could have done for the Sonic franchise. It pays homage to fan favourites throughout the entireThis game is the best possible thing they could have done for the Sonic franchise. It pays homage to fan favourites throughout the entire Sonic timeline while simultaneously picking up the pace with fresh content that, for the first time in quite while, looks like a step in the right direction. Its only drawbacks are the occasional technical foible; my personal experience involved a lot of plugging and unplugging my USB controller before it would detect correctly, but hopefully other users will have better luck.… Expand

iAMsoBEAST1

Jul 26, 2012

Does not pick up embedded nvidia graphics cards in laptop for some reason. I can get the game to force run off of it but It crashes for someDoes not pick up embedded nvidia graphics cards in laptop for some reason. I can get the game to force run off of it but It crashes for some reason right after I launch it. Just a heads up to everyone with gaming laptops… Expand

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